Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering

Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3400 professionals from more than 20 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 50 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.

Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.

Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.

Come & join us on the road to success.

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Job Description The Digital Business team develops AI-powered digital solutions that transform how IDIADA and our integral clients operate. We organize complex automotive data and deliver fast, reliable platforms that drive innovation across testing, validation and mobility services — positioning IDIADA as the most digital and customer-oriented company in the industry.

What can we offer you?

Collaborate with 60+ software engineers

in a young, dynamic and multicultural environment

High standards, high impact

— Work with a passionate team committed to engineering excellence

Modern agile practices

— Scrum, code reviews, retrospectives and continuous innovation

End-to-end ownership

— Design, implement and validate applications for the automotive industry

Growth at scale

— Be part of a large, rapidly expanding organization

We build on a modern, cloud-native foundation:

Frontend

— Angular

What are we looking for?

Experienced full-stack software engineers to design and deliver AI-enabled enterprise applications.

We seek talented developers capable of working across the entire technology stack, from robust backend services to modern user interfaces, while integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities into production-grade systems.

Key technical requirements:

Develop backend services using

Java/Spring Boot and Python , implementing microservices architectures and RESTful APIs





Design and implement data access layers with

Hibernate ORM

and optimize queries for

PostgreSQL and SQL Server

Build responsive, modern frontends with

Angular

Integrate

AI/ML services

from AWS (Bedrock, SageMaker) and third-party providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini)

Write comprehensive

unit and integration tests

to ensure code quality and system reliability

Containerize applications with

Docker

and orchestrate deployments on

Kubernetes (EKS/GKE)

Deploy and maintain applications across

AWS and GCP

cloud environments

Strong foundation in object-oriented programming and software design patterns

Proven ability to deliver full-stack solutions from conception through production deployment

Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills

Commitment to code quality, testing practices and continuous improvement

Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and AI integration

Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities

If you are passionate about building innovative solutions for the automotive industry and want to be part of the complete software development lifecycle, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

Professional Development

Career progression

— Clear pathways for technical and leadership growth within the organization

Continuous learning

— Subsidized specialized training, certifications and language courses

Knowledge sharing

— Work alongside senior engineers with deep expertise in automotive technology and AI

Dynamic, innovative culture

— Tackle complex challenges in an agile, collaborative setting where your ideas drive real impact

Remote work flexibility

— Hybrid model supporting work-life balance

Multicultural team

— Collaborate with 60+ engineers from diverse backgrounds

Work-Life Balance & Perks

Shuttle bus service

— Direct routes from Barcelona and Tarragona

Car-sharing app

— Internal platform promoting sustainable transportation

Subsidized canteen





— Quality meals at reduced cost

Modern facilities

— Access to cutting-edge development tools and infrastructure

Impact & Growth

Own your work

— End-to-end ownership of features from design to production

Emerging technologies

— Hands-on experience with AI, cloud-native architectures and modern DevOps practices

Industry leadership

— Contribute to solutions that shape the future of automotive testing and mobility.

Qualifications Experience & Expertise

6+ years of professional software development

with strong expertise in

Java and/or Python

Proven track record delivering

production-grade enterprise applications

from design to deployment

Deep knowledge of

Spring framework

(Core, Boot, MVC, Data, Security) and

Hibernate ORM

Strong command of

SQL

and relational database design (PostgreSQL, SQL Server)

Experience with

RESTful API design

and microservices architectures

Hands-on experience with

cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)

and containerization

(Docker, Kubernetes)

Familiarity with

CI/CD pipelines

(GitLab, Jenkins) and modern DevOps practices

Bonus:

Experience integrating

AI/ML services

(AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, OpenAI APIs) or working with

Angular

for full-stack development

Technical Foundation

Solid understanding of

object-oriented programming , SOLID principles and design patterns

Strong debugging, profiling and performance optimization skills

Experience writing

unit, integration and end-to-end tests

Version control expertise with

Git

and collaborative development workflows

Soft Skills

Collaborative team player

with excellent communication skills

Ability to

mentor junior engineers

and contribute to technical discussions

Self-driven with strong

analytical and problem-solving abilities

Comfortable working in

agile environments

(Scrum/Kanban)

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field

(or equivalent practical experience)

Languages

Fluent in Spanish and English

(written and spoken)

Additional Information Applus IDIADA is committed to

equality,

diversity

and

inclusion . We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.

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📌 Senior Software Developer, Tarragona (Madrid)
🏢 Applus IDIADA
📍 Madrid